Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

In this 338th episode I welcome Dr. Michelle Humeidan to the show to discuss post-op delirium. We discuss the prevalence, risk factors, how we can try to prevent it, and her exciting work with cognitive prehabilitation. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://w...

In this 337th episode I welcome Dr. Andreas Plackis to the show. Dr. Plackis is the creator and host of the TEE Time Podcast and a cardiac anesthesiologist. We talk about TEE for the non-cardiac anesthesiologist, how it can be used and how to go about learning it.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS and...

In this 336th episode I host an episode of the new, fantastic, Medical Safety Podcast hosted by Adam Shehata and Amir Hamid. This episode discusses 3 major airline disasters, how they were handled, what was learned, and what we can learn about how to improve our approach to safety in medicine. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterh...

In this 335th episode I welcome Dr. Tym Kajstura back to the show for another ABA Keyword Episode. We cover what they call common complications in anesthesia, a grab bag of high yield board topics.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check o...

In this 334th episode I welcome Dr. Phil Adams to the show for another master clinician episode. Dr. Adams is a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist and transplant anesthesiologist at University of Pittsburgh and we discuss his lessons learned and tips and tricks from his clinical career and life.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.bett...

In this 333rd episode I welcome Dr. Tiffany Moon to the show to discuss her wide ranging career and life as a mother, wife, anesthesiologist, author, entrepreneur, reality TV star and more.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Facto...

In this 332nd episode I welcome Dr. Tom Hickey to the show to discuss Buprenorphine. We discuss it's pharmacology, safety, use in OUD, Chronic pain, acute perioperative pain, we address some common myths and we talk about future directions.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX f...

In this 331st episode I welcome Dr. Connor Schmenk, a dental anesthesiologist, to the show to discuss the ins and outs of performing anesthesia in the dental office. We discuss the training that dental anesthesiologists have and the ways to make sure you are prepared to keep your patients safe in a dental office or any similar environment. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code bette...

In this 330th episode I welcome Dr. Tym Kajstura back to the show for another ABA Keyword episode. We cover the anatomy of the brain, spine and spinal cord.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com...

In this 329th episode I welcome Dr. Tyler Jones, founder of the Anesthesia Thoughts Blog, to the show to discuss management of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 receptor agonists. We discuss the evidence for and against holding them before surgery and what you need to know to manage patients on them. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhe...

In this 328th episode I welcome AnesthesiaGawd to the show to discuss his incredibly successful instagram page which has over 270.000 followers and gets 16 million views every month. We discuss how he started the page, some of the joys and challenges, all time favorite memes, the impact it has allowed him to have on other people's lives, and where he might take it in the future. Our Sponsors:...

In this 327th episode I welcome Drs. Rebecca Minehart and Lon Setnik to the show to discuss the framework Name/Claim/Aim--a way to quickly and effectively organize teams and find your voice in a crisis. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Che...

In this 326th episode I welcome Dr. Tym Kajstura back to the show for another ABA Keyword episode. We discuss the extra topics that don't fall under any other category including ethics, substance abuse, licensure and certification, and patient safety. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS and use my cod...

In this 325th episode I welcome Drs. Elliot Higgins and Amy Vinson to the show to discuss the development of the Well-Being Influencers Survey for Healthcare (WISH) inventory and how it is changing the way we think about, study and improve well-being in medicine.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS and u...

In this 324th episode I welcome Dr. Bridget Marroquin to be our 10th Master Clinician. We discuss her switch from OB/Gyn to Anesthesiologist and her accumulated wisdom about OB Anesthesiology.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Fa...

In this 323rd episode I welcome Dr. Sam DeMaria to the show to discuss his new book  "The Invisible Cut: Incivility's Silent Toll on Healthcare" . We discuss why incivility is so common in healthcare, how to address it in the moment, and how we can build a more civil culture in the future. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www...

In this 322nd episode I share the recording from our live podcast at the Anesthesiology Annual Meeting in San Antonio Texas. I interview Dr. Joyce Wahr about her work with patient safety and her interest in cognitive errors. We discuss why we make these errors and how to prevent them. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com *...

In this 321st episode I welcome Drs. Saddawi-Konefka, Ehrenfeld and Yu Moutier to the show to discuss how we can reduce barriers to mental health care for physicians and other health care providers, why this is so important, and concrete steps that leaders and institutions can take today.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp....

In this 320th episdode I welcome Drs. Essandoh and Cody back to the show to discuss the latest data and guidelines around the use of the Impella device and how it compares to IABP and ECMO. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor...

In this 319th episode I welcome another master clinician to the show. Dr. Michaela Farber is the inaugural Mass General Brigham Chief of OB Anesthesiology and a world expert in OB Anesthesia and OB Fellowship training. We talk about the lessons she has learned, often alongside her fellows, over the years. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https:/...

In this 318th episode I welcome Dr. Mike Hofkamp and Dr. Emily Sharpe back to the show to discuss the problem of inadequate analgesia during c-sections. We discuss the issues that came up in The Retrievals Podcast, how to prevent pain, how to treat it if it happens, and how and when to convert to GA. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www....

In this 317th episode I welcome Justin Harvey, CFP, back to the show to discuss what's new in the financial world for anesthesia providers in 2025. We discuss trends in compensation, the employment outlook, the pros and cons of doing a fellowship, the most common financial mistakes he sees people make, what different practice settings have to offer, and an update on student loan forgiveness. ...

In this 316th episode I welcome Dr. Kajstura back to the show to discuss the high yield topics of airway anatomy and pharmacology.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accrac50off for a great d...

In this 315th episode I welcome Drs. Jon Tang, Jordan Halloway and Manoj Iyer to the show to discuss the latest updates on leadless pacemakers and ICDs. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/accr...

In this 314th episode I welcome Thomas Piraino and Brandon Oto to the show to discuss how we can optimize PEEP in the ICU. We talk about why it matters, different ways to estimate ideal PEEP, and what the research tells us.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: http...